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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 311.31 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 311.31 and 191.25 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 311.31 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/311.31 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 311.31 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 59,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538.04/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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